I like that I can brown, then switch to slow-cook.  I think the controls could be a little more user-friendly.  I have to keep the directions hands when I use it.  For example, the light flashes.  Does that mean it's heating up?  Or is it waiting for you to set a time?  I'll just press this.... dang,  It shut off.  Start over.  IF CUISINART MAKES A SMALLER VERSION OF THIS, I WILL BE FIRST IN LINE TO BUY IT!!  Please consider that suggestion.  Some of us are cooking for one or two and need a smaller footprint in the cupboard, as we're downsizing.